Claims court Case

[Prose]

What is the name of your state? Washington DC

I was just involved in a federal Claims court case. I would like to know if a Judge in his final ruling is allowed to raise a new argument or evidence that favors the plaintiff. But the Plaintiff never raised this argument or evidence in their brief or statement of fact prior to the court final ruling.

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: I was just involved in a federal Claims court case. I would like to know if a Judge in his final ruling is allowed to raise a new argument or evidence that favors the plaintiff. But the Plaintiff never raised this argument or evidence in their brief or statement of fact prior to the court final ruling.

A: Courts are supposed to rule on the evidence and law before them. But tell us specifically what you are talking about.

 

[Prose]

This evidence the judge raised was in the Administrative Record. This evidence was to the advantage of the Plaintiff. But the Plaintiff never raised or use this evidence in his Brief or Statement of Fact. Also, the Adminstrative Record was filed by the Plaintiff (A.K.A US)

 

[seniorjudge]

This evidence the judge raised was in the Administrative Record. This evidence was to the advantage of the Plaintiff. But the Plaintiff never raised or use this evidence in his Brief or Statement of Fact. Also, the Adminstrative Record was filed by the Plaintiff (A.K.A US)

If the administrative record was filed by the plaintiff, then the judge could use that as evidence.